Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

Simple foods and habits that keep your muscles strong, hydrated and free from painful cramps. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and avocados to help ...

Professor Susan Wray, who heads the UK's top rated Department of Physiology, and Dr. Ted Burdyga, are studying muscles in the wall of the ureter, which connects the kidney to the bladder, to ...

Magnesium is essential for supporting muscle and nerve function, producing proteins and energy, and regulating blood sugar and blood pressure. Taking magnesium supplements may help improve health ...

Kegel exercises are simple movements that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, and they're not just for women. By regularly contracting and relaxing these muscles, men can ward off incontinence, ...

Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and avocados to help muscles contract and relax. Stay hydrated before, during and after workouts to keep muscles healthy and cramp-free. Stretch often and avoid ...